U.S. Rents Rise Again as Market Tightens

Landlords raised rents by an average of 0.8% to $1,083 a month in the quarter.

Apartment landlords continued to push through higher rents in many cities in the fourth quarter, offering little relief for renters who have seen increases over the past few years.

Nationwide, landlords raised rents by an average of 0.8% to $1,083 a month in the quarter, according to a report to be released Tuesday by Reis Inc., a real-estate research firm. While that is below the previous quarter's 1% increase, it is above the 0.6%...